Tour Details

Embark on an overnight flight to Sofia, Bulgaria, with a stop in a major European city. Upon arrival in Sofia, spend the night in the capital city and enjoy a welcome dinner. Explore Sofia on a historic walking tour, visiting sites such as Roman roads, catacombs, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. After lunch, travel to N&N Retreat Center, Stolat.

Take a day trip to Veliko Turnovo to climb Tsaravets Fortress, shop, and meet local crafters. Enjoy Bulgarian dancers and a pizza party at the center. Visit the ethnographic open-air museum “Etara” to see traditional crafts. Travel to Ruse for a Danube River cruise and explore the city’s unique architecture.

Discover Devetashka Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls, then enjoy a Bulgarian cooking class. Head to Sozopol on the Black Sea, visit Saint Ivan Island, and travel to Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Nessebar’s historic streets and take a boat trip with opportunities for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing.

Travel to Plovdiv for a tour of the ancient city and its Roman amphitheater. Return to Sofia for a final farewell dinner before departing back to the United States, filled with memories of Bulgaria’s rich history, culture, and scenic beauty.

Departure & Return Location

Any major United States Airport

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Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Questions

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Itinerary

Day 1Flight to Bulgaria

Take a late afternoon/early evening flight to Sofia, Bulgaria. This will be an overnight flight with a stop in one of Europe’s large cities.

Day 2Arrival

In the early afternoon arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria. Spend the night in the capital city and adjust to your new surroundings. This evening we will gather for our Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 Sofia/Stolat

Today we step back in time…we will all take a historic walking tour of Sofia! The Founder of Balkan Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization working in the field of cultural preservation will lead the walk. Traverse the Roman roads, head into the catacombs, and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

After lunch in Sofia and time to walk on the famous Vitosha Boulevard, we will depart for N&N Retreat Center, Stolat.

Day 4Veliko Turnovo

Take a day trip to the 2nd Bulgarian empire’s capital city of Veliko Tarnovo. Here you will have the opportunity to climb Tsaravets Fortress which was the hub of this medieval city. Shopping, gelato, and traditional crafts make Veliko a favorite of all who visit. We will visit with local crafters and meet the director of archaeological excavations for the region.

Tonight, we will have a special treat at the center – Bulgarian Dancers and a pizza party!

Day 5Etara

Today you will visit an ethnographic open air living museum “Etara” where you will get to see craftsmen working on traditional water powered machinery. A great place to sample traditional sweets and baked goods and buy handcrafts to bring home to your family and friends.

Day 6Ruse/Danube Cruise

We will travel north to the border city of Ruse, also known as Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna”. Ruse is also the largest Bulgarian port on the Danube River Here will take a boat cruise on the Danube, the “friendly border” separating Bulgaria and Romania.

Afterward, you will have time to explore the city of Ruse and admire the city’s unique architecture.

Day 7Devetashka Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls/Cooking Class

Today you get a chance to visit two of Bulgaria’s beautiful ecological gems.

First, we will visit Devetashka Cave – home to more than 30,000 bats. The site has been continuously occupied by Paleo humans for tens of thousands of years.

Next, we will visit Krushuna Waterfalls. The main waterfall extends to around 65 feet and splits into multiple, smaller waterfalls as it cascades downhill. It is a beautiful and relaxing spot for a picnic lunch!

This afternoon, we will have a Bulgarian cooking class at the center. You will have a chance to learn Bulgarian cooking secrets.

Day 8Black Sea Adventure - Sozopol

This morning we will head out on our Black Sea adventure, first visiting the town of Sozopol. Here you will have a chance to enjoy the beach as well as experience the old town.

We will also visit Saint Ivan Island. Saint Ivan Island, along with the Old Town of Sozopol was voted the most important of “Bulgaria’s Wonders” in 2011 as in 2010, archaeological excavations unearthed holy relics of Saint John the Baptist.

Later this afternoon we will travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nessebar, where we will check into our hotel and have dinner. Here you will have an opportunity to learn about its important Greek, Roman, Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and Turkish past.

Day 9Black Sea Adventure – Nessebar & Boat Trip

This morning you will have an opportunity to explore the historic streets of Nessebar and the many shops located in the old town.

This afternoon we will take a boat trip. Get panoramic views of the coastlines and stop for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. You will also hear about the flora, fauna, and ecosystem of the area as we travel. We will have lunch and drinks on our excursion as well.

Day 10Plovdiv

This morning we will wake in Nessebar and travel to the ancient city of Plovdiv.

Enjoy an incredible tour of this city including the old town and ancient Roman amphitheater. (Night in Plovdiv – possible concert at amphitheater)

Day 11Plovdiv/Sofia

After enjoying a bit more of Plovdiv, we will return to Sofia, were you will have the chance to explore the city one last time before we will gather this evening for a final, Farewell Dinner.